U.S. Department of the Navy

MWR Recreation Assistant


Pay$43217.00 - $48455.00 / year
LocationSan Diego/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 835615400
      This position is assigned to the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department. Incumbent performs a variety of duties in support of MWR special events, MWR information/resources, command events, visiting ships or fleet support, community events, trips, tours, outings, party and picnic rental equipment, resale tickets, Library, Liberty, leisure skill classes and outdoor recreation or other similar MWR recreational services including grab-n-go, bowling and movies, fitness and sports.

      Duties


      Performs assigned duties and provides necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information and support of recreation and fitness programs.


      Requirements


      • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
      • Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
      • Work may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting of moderately heavy items up to 40 pounds without assistance and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance.
      • Work schedule is flexible and will vary as required by the needs of the program to include night, weekend, and holiday shifts as well as split days off.
      • May have to obtain and maintain the following certification within 90 days of hire: Emergency First Responder or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Food Handlers and/or C.A.R.E (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively).

      Qualifications


      • specialized experience in recreation or successful completion of two years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation
      • Knowledge of the MWR department in order to answer customer questions and/or refer customers to the appropriate activity.
      • Skilled in keyboarding to include operation of point-of-sale (POS) systems as well as desktop computers.
      • Ability to perform basic computer operations.
      • Ability to read and comprehend in order to adhere to published rules, regulations, standard operating procedures, checklists, and other guides.
      • Ability to perform basic custodial tasks (e.g., sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping, dusting, etc.).
      • Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
      • Ability to identify customer needs, deliver expected service and/or resolve routine customer issues.
      • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • About the company

      The United States Department of the Navy is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Navy was established by an Act of Congress on 30 April 1798, to provide a government organizational structure to the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps and, when directed by the President, the United States Coast Guard, as a service within the Department of the Navy, though each remain independent service branches.